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Public Holiday
Regional: IT-RA
Saint Apollinaris's Day
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Mostly closed
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
23
Holiday
FRI
24
Bridge Day
SAT
25
Weekend
SUN
26
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on July 24
📣 Traveler notes
Italy is internationally known as a cradle of Western culture, home to the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, featuring numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites and significant art/monuments.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Epiphany (January 6)
- Easter (March or April) and Easter Monday
- Liberation Day (April 25)
- When dining, remember that Italian culture views food preparation and dining as significant. Consume cappuccino primarily at breakfast. Avoid criticizing food or service quality at any restaurant. Always greet staff upon entering a dining establishment with a proper Italian salutation. Meals are often leisurely and can last for several hours.
About this holiday
Saint Apollinaris's Day commemorates Apollinaris of Ravenna, a Syrian bishop who spread Christian teachings and suffered martyrdom near Ravenna.